Origin
Terry, MS
Late night in Terry on Friday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terry, MS to Jackson, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terry, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
This quick 16.9-mile journey from Terry to Jackson, Mississippi, is easily accomplished in about 20 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, it's an economical option for a short hop within the Southeast region. The drive is primarily highway-focused, with a significant portion on I-55. You'll find this route straightforward and efficient, perfect for those needing to get from point A to point B without much fuss. There are no overnight stops recommended for this brief travel segment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 16.9-mile route, with 76% of it utilizing major roadways like I-55. The longest uninterrupted stretch will be 12.8 miles on I-55, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from roads like Cunningham Street onto South State Street before merging onto the interstate. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel on well-maintained highways, rather than scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South State Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cunningham Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cunningham Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cunningham Street
Turn right onto Cunningham Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 North
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 55; US 51
Merge onto I 55; US 51
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 51 / South State Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51 / South State Street toward US 51 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 51 North
3
16.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Pearl Street
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| South State Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Cunningham Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Utica Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 12.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terry, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on North Utica Street
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Utica Street
2
Turn right onto Cunningham Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cunningham Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 55 North
4
Merge onto I 55; US 51
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 55; US 51
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Street
Toward US 51 North
6
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
7
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jackson, MS
Late night in Jackson on Friday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Terry, MS to Jackson, MS covers 16.9 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, South State Street, Cunningham Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Terry, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cunningham Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Terry, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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